Ubar Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Would that ENVIS fit on a PVS-14 head/helmet mount J arm? You mention it is off centre on the weapon mount, but perhaps the adjustment on a headmount would negate that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmypie Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) Would that ENVIS fit on a PVS-14 head/helmet mount J arm? You mention it is off centre on the weapon mount, but perhaps the adjustment on a headmount would negate that? we have about 4 of these in the team, various mounts etc have been tried, including a PVS14 set up on a mich, it ends up sitting wrong, you have to have the helmet canted , which makes it rather uncomfotable, ill see if i can grab some pics from a team mate with it on. EDIT. got a team mate coming over with his and helmet mounts,ill try and get some pics up for you Ubar Edited March 5, 2009 by Jimmypie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jin15 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Cheers for the info guys, I guess i'll leave the gen 1 stuff for now then. Maybe I could pick up some second hand Gen2 stuff for a similar price? But for how little use they would get (10 times a year at most?) I cant really justify spending 4 figures on them Im afraid Like I said before, Gen. 1 will do just fine for airsoft use as long as you make sure to get a well made device and understand and accept it's limitations. IMHO a well made Gen. 1 device is better than no NV, but your eyes adjusted to the dark are better than a poorly made Gen. 1 device. If you can live with a maximum target identification distance of 100 meters, having to use an IR illuminator most of the time, and having to occasionally adjust the eye piece for focus at different ranges than you'll have a lotta fun with it. It can be a whole heck of a lot of fun to use, and you do feel really cool when using it, but Gen. 1 isn't going to give you the major tactical advantage that Gen. 2 or 3 will. In short, if you want to feel awesome and have a little tactical advantage than a quality Gen.1 device will do just fine. If you want to actually be awesome and have a major tactical advantage than save your money for Gen. 2 or 3. Lastly, I would generally avoid buying any NV device used unless it's from a very reliable seller you know and trust and they will transfer over whatever warranty plan they have on the device to you. Even a "cheap" well made Gen.1 device will set you back $300-$700 and the tubes in these devices have a limited lifespan. Eventually they will wear and out and when they do you'll want to be sure that you can send the device in somewhere for service and repair. If well taken care of you should get many many long years of use out of your device, but these devices to have to be cared for properly and when buying used you have no assurance that the previous owner has not exposed the lens to daylight or done any other such thing that could drastically shorten it's lifespan and visual quality. But enough of my rambling, I think you get the point. A good Gen.1 device can be a whole lotta fun to use and more effective on the field than no night vision at all, but a poorly made Gen.1 device is far worse than just using your eyes after they've adjusted to the dark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jin15 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) *Edit : Double Post Edited March 5, 2009 by Jin15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Here we go, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 One daysight (with tritium though) and one nightsight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbsix Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 my contribution: ITT PVS14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 ITT PVS14 for 1,600... Yay or nay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 ITT PVS14 for 1,600... Yay or nay? $1,600 for a ITT PVS-14 ? That must be the best deal I have EVER heard of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Mine!... well i just have to sell some stuff hes holding it for me. It was a display model to so no real use. I am excited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well he bumped the price up to 2300. I cant afford that. Any body want em? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well he bumped the price up to 2300. I cant afford that. Any body want em? That's still a good deal. If I hadn't already bought my ITT Pinnacle Gen3+ Night Enforcer PVS-14s ... I'd be very interested. If anybody were thinking about buying a PVS-14, I highly recommend getting that used one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AustinWolv Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I concur, that is a still a good price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I mean if i had the money right now i would. I really want them and i could probably buy them now then always sell them. I just need the money first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carbine Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 My PVS-14 attached to my lid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Carbine, I take it your a lefty too?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Repro PEQs? We don't need no stinkin' repros: G&P in the background before I ditched that *badgeress*. Is it bad that I have TWO AN/PEQ-2As? A CVL/PEQ-5, and soon to be a pistol IR laser? Edited March 23, 2009 by Titleist Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Damn't Titleist! We know you have more than just that one pic, show us your collection. , we demand it, or else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Are you sure you guys really want a pic of all my IR gear? It will in fact make you pretty upset. Also are we talking purely IR lasers/NODs or IR compatible devices as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robinio Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Alright, I suppose a photo can be 'arranged' later on after I get home from work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) See Titleist, you got 2 votes right there. Now you have to show us. =D Yes!..and no cutting corners either, we expect the best We're also talking all IR gear, that includes laser devices, NOD's, everything! Edited March 23, 2009 by pforcerecon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Anyone tried these... Bit of a toy but... http://eyeclopsnightvision.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 There's a thread about em on here somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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